Louisiana Independent Music Manufacturers Association (LIMMA)

Little Freddie King

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Zion Harmonizers

Coco Robichaux

Coolbone

Marva Wright

Pete Fountain

LIMMA's Mission

The Louisiana Independent Music Manufacturers Association (L.I.M.M.A) is a professional trade association that combines the strength of Louisiana's independent music manufacturers and publishers in order to better promote, market and develop their products and to provide them with a stronger voice on legislative issues affecting the industry.

Why do we need LIMMA?

Visitors and natives alike know the Louisiana sound when they hear it. That sound has always been best captured by Louisiana's own home-grown music companies, the small mom-and-pop or musician-run enterprises that operate close to the local music community. National companies may seize the occasional hit that conforms to the tastes of New York or L.A., but its the local manufacturers and publishers who preserve the changing body of music that is uniquely Louisianas. At present, though, local record companies too often lose opportunities to national concerns with greater marketing muscle and political pull.

By working together, independent record companies and publishers can reach the listeners who are hungry for authentic Louisiana musicthe music that is being created today as well as traditional tunesdirectly. We can also make sure that the state and local government agencies working with conventions, film production crews, and tourism promotion include the music we present in all their outreach. By doing so, we educate the public about real Louisiana music, and create new opportunities for our artists and songwriters in the process.

LIMMA Services

LIMMA provides the following services for its members:

Cooperative advertising and marketing.By combining with other independents, LIMMA members have access to eye-catching group advertisements in print and on the internet. Combining with other LIMMA members also makes for a more impressive show at music industry and sales events.

Outreach to tourism marketers.

LIMMA representatives keep local tourism and convention bureaus, tourism marketing concerns, private promoters and the state tourism office constantly aware of the availability of our music for special projects and promotions.

Liaison with the Film Industry

LIMMA maintains contact with the state film commission and the film commission of the City of New Orleans, requests information on every new film project proposed in the state in order to check for music/soundtrack opportunities, and makes direct contact with production companies that have a history of working in Louisiana.

Guide to Louisiana Independent Music Manufacturers and Publishers

Updated annually, the Guide profiles each member organization, provides their complete discography or music list, and portrays the personality of the manufacturer or publishing company in an engaging short essay by an established music writer. The Guide is sold in retail outlets and by arrangement through select hotels. It is also distributed free of charge to key entertainment industry leaders and tourism officials.

Quarterly Newsletter

The LIMMA newsletter provides news on distribution, promotion and marketing opportunities, updates on member releases and achievements, and coverage of national, state and local policies and programs as they impact the business of independents. Annual Fundraiser.Each Fall, LIMMA holds a major fundraiser/music bash in one of Louisianas music-producing communities to raise operating funds as well as visibility for our organization.

Membership:

Independent Record Labels and Music Publishers in the state of Louisiana that produce Louisiana music are eligible for membership in LIMMA. Membership dues are $250 or in-kind contributions of equivalent value, for a one-year membership.

For more information or membership application, contact: LIMMA
828 Royal St. #537, New Orleans, LA 70116 / (504) 837-5042 or e-mail
orleansone@aol.com.

Louisiana Roux - "A Sampler from Louisiana's Record Labels":

A comprehensive CD featuring 18 of Louisiana's best local label artists, which also includes a book containing detailed artist and label information and photos.

To purchase this CD and book, send $15 via check or money order to LIMMA, 828 Royal St. #537, New Orleans, LA 70116 or e-mail orleansone@aol.com for more information.

LIMMA Membership Directory:

Orleans Records
Attid Music (ASCAP) / New Attid Music (BMI)
828 Royal St. #536
NO, LA 70116
(504) 837-5042
www.orleansrecords.com
orleansone@aol.com
Carlo Ditta

Basin Street Records
Nisab Publishing (BMI)
4151 Canal St., Suite C
NO, LA 70119
(504) 483-0002
www.basinstreetrecords.com
info@basinstreet.com
Mark Samuels

Sound of New Orleans Records
Bedico Music (BMI) / Golden Meadow Music (ASCAP)
5584 Canal Blvd.
NO, LA 70124
(504) 484-7222
www.bluesworld.com/SONO
bedico@bellsouth.net
Gary Edwards

Creole Records
Creole Productions (BMI)
229 Audubon Blvd.
NO, LA 70118
(504) 908-1102
Steve & Warren Valentino

Renegade Records
814 Conti St.
NO, LA 70112
(504) 523-6338
Steve & Jay Valentino

Louisiana Red Hot Records
2001 Gentilly Blvd.
NO, LA 70119
(504) 948-4600
www.louisianaredhot.com
harrisr@louisianaredhot.com
Harris Rea

Mardi Gras Records
Hildebrand Music (BMI) / Rated Music (BMI)
1013 A Harimaw Ct. W.
NO, LA 70001
(504) 834-6000
www.mardigrasrecords.com
mardigrasrecords@msn.com
Warren Hildebrand

GHB Records
1206 Decatur St.
NO, LA 70116
(504) 525-5000
www.jazzology.com
geobuck@bellsouth.net
George Buck

Gladman Records
Jazzman Records ( )
606 Esplanade Ave.
NO, LA 70116
(504) 524-0711
Glade Bilby / Phillip Manuel

Benjie Records
Anzel-Anzel (BMI)
P.O. Box 24762
NO, LA 70184
(504) 488-1583
www.bennygrunch.com
Benny Grunch

Blue Soul Records
Timothea's Escapades (BMI) / Blue Soul/Tanet (BMI)
P.O. Box 750482
NO, LA 70115
(504) 896-2471
www.timothea.com
bluesoul@att.net
Timothea Beckerman / Lyn Boudousquie

AFO Records
At Last Music (BMI)
P.O. Box 8598
NO, LA 70182
(504) 822-9412
unoafohar1@cox.net
Harold Battiste

Club Louisianne Records
Rhythm Nation Music Co. (BMI)
639 Main St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 383-0968
www.louisianasmusic.com
johnny@louisianasmusic.com
Johnny Palazotta

STR Digital
Contemporary New Orleans Music (BMI)
6363 St. Charles Ave. , Box 82
NO, LA 70118
(504) 865-2074
www.STRdigital.com
wick@strdigital.com
Reid Wick / Sandy Hind

Real Records
Break of Dawn Music (BMI) / Songs For Real (BMI)
P.O. Box 958 434 Ave. U
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-2942
realrecords@hotmail.com
Jim Bateman

Acadiana Records
Fred Charlie Music (BMI)
203 South Second st.
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-1786
acadianasounds@yahoo.com
Fred Charlie

Leisure Jazz
P.O. Box 56757
NO, LA 70156
(504) 299-9000
www.dukesof dixieland.com
dukesofdixieland@yahoo.com
John Shoup

Maison de Soul
Flat Town Music Co. (BMI)
P.O. Box 10
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-2177
www.flattownmusic.com
flattown@centuryel.net
Floyd & Chris Soileau

Rice n Gravy Records
Music Patch (BMI)
2412 Brant St.
Cameron, LA 70631
realrecords@hotmail.com
Bobby Charles

Jazzman Records
4436 St. Roch Ave.
NO, LA 70122
(504) 524-0711
Phillip Manuel / Mike Palero

White Cliffs Publishing Co.
1001 Dauphine St.
NO, LA 70116
(504) 412-8700
matassas@bellsouth.net
Cosimo Matassa

CFS Publishing (BMI)
104 Candlelight Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 981-0951
Lisa Stafford

Rabadash Records
Rabadash Music (ASCAP)
420 S.Bernadotte St.
NO, LA 70119
(504) 481-5635
www.rabadash.com
John Autin

Fertile Crescent Records
Fertile Crescent Music (BMI)
1661 Canal Suite 1206
NO, LA 70112
(504) 905-5299
Ed Anderson

Monkey Hill Records
1116 Decatur St.
NO, LA
(504) 524-2718
monkeyhill@hotmail.com
Frank Quintini

The Hot Biscuits Record Co.
Opera Music (BMI)
221 Metairie Court
Metairie, LA
(504)828-0461
www.hackberryramblers.com
hotbiscuits@att.net
Ben Sandmel

Croaker Records
Fishhead Music (BMI)
P.O. Box 2391
Covington, LA 70434
(985)893-1137
www.radiators.org
drdaygo@msn.com
Frank Bua

Fishhead Music (BMI)
P.O. Box 15220
NO, LA 70175
(985)893-1137
www.radiators.org
drdaygo@msn.com
Frank Bua